Here are a few "back to school" tips on how to build a fun, easy, tasty and nutritious lunch box. Many of our children are back at the elementary school or just starting preschool for the very first time. Also, included in this post is a nice downloadable PDF document of cute, loving and fun notes and jokes that you can add to your older children's lunch box. 1. FREEZE: Place a frozen juice box in your kids’ lunch box as it’ll keep the food chilled and will be thawed by lunchtime.
2. Go for VARIETY: Make sandwiches using whole grain tortillas, bagels or pitas.
3. WIPES, WIPES: Pack antibacterial wet wipes so your kids can clean their hands before and after eating.
4. SNEAKY VEGGIES: Add grated veggies to sandwiches and wraps for crunch – your kids won’t notice they’re eating something that’s good for them!
5. DRESSING It up: Use small resealable bags to pack dressings. Kids can open one corner and simply squeeze onto salad, then discard.
6. Get DIPPING! Pack salsa, hummus, yogurt or salad dressing for your little ones to dunk their sandwich, veggies or fruit into.
7. PETITE works better: Make bite-sized and mini versions of regular foods like sandwiches. They work well for small appetites and are more likely to be eaten.
8. BE LOVING: Add a quick note to say good luck on a test or “I love you” – it will brighten your child’s day. Download LunchboxJokes_US_01.pdf and print it.
9. Get ORGANIZED: create you own schedule Monday-Friday of the menu you will prepare for lunch so that you know every morning or the night before what to do for lunch boxes.
10. CONSULT: check out these sites for other fun and easy to do ideas for lunch boxes: www.familyfun.com and the Lunch Box Builder, and if your family is vegetarian, you may want to visit Vegetarian Lunch Box.
"Lunch boxing" can be an enjoyable activity!
*Taken from The Moms' Buzz, Original source: www.familyfun.com, www.kraftfoods.com.
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